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The same child was found wandering unattended two other times, police said. The first incident happened on Oct. 2 when the girl was found wandering in a field on Foxhaven Drive. No charges were filed at that time.

Then, on Oct. 23, the girl walked into a stranger's apartment on Foxhaven Drive. At that time, Pattison was charged with endangering the welfare of a minor and state social workers were notified.

In this latest incident, Pattison was taken to the Madison County Detention Center. Social workers were again contacted, and arrangements were made for the girl's safekeeping.